The mountains surrounding Reykjavik offer a dramatic backdrop to that city's skyline. Visiting Iceland was a long time “bucket list” item for me. Iceland's booming appeal comes down to its dramatic, alien landscapes and its reputation as one of the world's safest, most progressive countries. Travelers love Reykjavik because it acts as a cozy, culturally vibrant basecamp that puts otherworldly natural wonders within easy reach. The city is located in Southwest Iceland on the v

Riding in the open biplanes of the 1920s with the noise and the wind was not for the feint of heart. Most people today have access to relatively easy and economical air travel, thanks to modern and efficient airliners. Whether for a relatively short domestic flight or a long haul between continents, modern aircraft have expanded the horizons of air travel. It was only a little over a century ago that international air travel began. The first regular international passenger fl